“The charity runs a helpline for patients and their families, giving people crucial information and support.

“My message to people would be that everyone needs to be aware of the symptoms and get help from their doctor if they experience any of the symptoms of bowel cancer.”

Every year more than 40,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer, but if caught early it can be treated successfully in more than 90 per cent of cases.

Events fundraising manager at Beating Bowel Cancer Danielle Chamberlain said: “We were incredibly touched by Mandy’s experience of bowel cancer which shows the importance of charity’s like ours which support bowel cancer patients and their families.

“Only through the generous support of fundraisers like Mandy can we continue to help more patients.

“We’re wishing Mandy the best of luck for the marathon and we’ll be cheering her on from the side-lines.”

Symptoms of bowel cancer include a change in bowel habits, bleeding from the bowel or blood in bowel movements. Other symptoms include pain or lumps in the abdomen or unexplained weight loss, tiredness, dizziness or breathlessness. Anyone experiencing any of these symptoms for three weeks or more should visit their GP as soon as possible.

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